Display device



July 9, 1929. H. M. RosE 1,719,854

DISPLAY DEVICE Filed Oct. 5, 1927 Patented July 9, 1929.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

HARRY M. ROSE, OF II-IILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, ASSIG-NOR TO THE ROSE COM- PANY, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, A CORPORATION OF PENNSYLVANIA.

DISPLAY DEVICE.

Application filed October 5, 1927.

rThis invention relates to a display device particularly adapted to hold a flat tray containing articles of merchandise.

The object of this invention is a provision of a means for maintaining a tray sloping` so as to present articles thereon to the view of prospective purchasers, which is simple in construction and which is readily made compact so that it may be stored or moved about with ease. More specifically7 the display device consists of a lid for the tray which has means thereon movable to a position to support the tray in sloping position.

In the drawing:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the improved display device as it appears when in use.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the display device per se with the tray removed.

Fig. 3 is a plan view of the display device in collapsed form, and

Fig. 4 is a section of Fig. 1 taken on the plane of symmetry thereof.

The tray 2 is shown divided by space 4 into a number of compartments 6, in which may be placed such articles as cards, small books, and the like. The lid 8 is provided with flanged edges which serve to close the top of the tray when it is not desired to have the contents thereof exposed. lllithin this lid 8 and along one edge thereof, is secured a flap 10 of a member 12 by any suitable means, such as adhesive. The member 12 is foldable relatively to the flap 10, so that it may be raised into a position such as shown in Figs. 1, 2 or 4,01' may be folded down into surface contact with the lid, as shown in Fig. 3. This member 12 may be provided on its front face with advertising matter or any suitable legends, designating the character of the articles contained in the tray.

rllhe bottom portion of the member 12 is cut to form 'flaps let, which may be bent outwardly from the member, and when so bent are adapted to lie in Contact with the lid 8 to support member 12 in an upright position. To maintain flaps 14eA in fixed relationship and permit their turning inwardly to a position in which they would permit the folding of member 12, there is provided a strip 16, en-

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gageable with the slits 18 formed in the flaps. Slits 20, in strip 16, serve to engage the liap as shown in Fig. 2 so as to provide a rigid construction.

It will be observed that, when it is desired to use member 8 as a lid, the flaps 1i may be folded into the plane of member 12 and member 12 may be folded downwardly into engagement with 8, so that member 8 may function as a lid for tray 2. Strip 16, of course, may be placed within the closed article. When it is desired to use member 8 as a base for the display of the tray, member 12 is moved to an upright position and flaps 14k are bent outwardly and engaged by strip 16. rlray 2 may then be placed with one edge supported upon flaps 14 and strip 1G and with its opposite edge abutting against flange 22, which will prevent horizontal sliding movement of the tray. The tray then occupies a sloping position whereby the contents are rendered more readily visible to a purchaser. v

lVhat l claim and desire to protect by Letters Patent is:

1. A display device for supporting a tray comprising a base having a member hinged thereto and movable to a position at an angle thereto, and means for maintaining said mein-- ber in such position coinliirising flaps cai`4` ried b y the member and contacting with the base when said flaps are disposed at an angle to said member and a member for holding said flaps in fixed relative relationship.

2. display device for supporting a tray comprising a base having a member hinged thereto and movable to a position at an angle thereto, and means for maintaining said meniber in such position comprising flaps carried by the member and contacting with the base when .said flaps are disposed at an angle to said member and a member for holding said flaps in fixed relative relationship, comprising a strip of relatively stiff material having slots therein adapted to engage said flaps.

In testimony of which invention, I have hereunto set my hand, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on this 23rd day of September'. 192?.

HARRY M. ROSE. 

